Does lack of motivation cause slow processing speed?
In my work as a clinical child psychologist I have encountered many parents who believe that their children with learning or processing difficulties are lazy or not working hard enough. […]
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The Frustration Index – Surviving School
School is all about proving that you’re learning, but kids with executive function problems and/or slow processing speed may struggle to show what they know. Excessive student frustration means kids […]
Can depression cause slow processing speed?
What does it mean if a child is sluggish, slow to get started on homework and chores, or lacks energy to take on daily routines? Is this depression? Or are […]
The Best Technologies to Benefit Kids with Special Needs: Notability
We’re fortunate to live in an age where technology can help individuals with disabilities overcome obstacles, or even make those obstacles disappear. There are many people who might be considered […]
Let’s Play League of Legends ARURF!
Head over to the LW4K Let’s Play Channel to see us play the new featured game mode in League of Legends called “All Random Ultra Rapid Fire” or “AR URF”. […]
Research on Violence and Video Games
There have been long-standing concerns in the field of psychology regarding the impact of media on violent behavior. It seems that every time there is another act of random violence […]
How to Choose and Use Video Games, Apps, and Social Media: A Guide for Clinicians
Clinicians can use a variety of methods to employ video games and other digital media in their therapeutic practice with children. Technology can be helpful in developing therapeutic relationships, preferably […]
Classroom Strategies to Improve Executive Functions: Progressing from Accommodations to Mastery
Historically, disorders of executive functioning were thought to be a direct result of some form of mild brain disorder. From this perspective, activities, strategies, and training in executive skills had […]
Video Games That Promote Purpose and Finding Meaning
Can playing a video game or using social media help a child to feel a sense of purpose and meaning? Can game play help an individual to practice caring skills […]
The Educator’s Guide to Slow Processing Speed in Children
We’ve been writing a lot for parents about what slow processing speed diagnosis means for their children and what can be done to help kids be as successful as possible […]
